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“Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving is a gloriously violent, riotously fun slasher comedy.” Pros A refreshingly brutal throwback to the slasher genre’s greatest hits Several unforgettably gory set pieces and kills An enjoyable comic horror tone throughout Cons A runtime that’s about 10 minutes too long Several uninteresting major and supporting characters Thanksgiving is a deliciously mean-spirited, gnarly horror-comedy. Like Ti West’s X, it feels like a throwback to simpler times when horror movies could be gory, bloodthirsty, darkly funny, and not much more than that. In many ways, that’s exactly what Thanksgiving is. Directed by Eli Roth, it’s a feature film…
Many residents woke up to the roar of thunder and heavy rains on Friday morning, after cloudy skies and forecasts of rainfall on Thursday evening. Early morning rain in the UAE has caused a bit of trouble for residents, disrupting their morning routine and making it a bit challenging for them. Water has logged on several roads, making it difficult for people to get around with their cars, causing inconvenience for those who usually drive to work. A video shared by KT staffer Thanweer shows cars partially submerged in a building parking lot in Karama. Meanwhile in DIP 2, workers…
Authorities have seized 6.2kg of various narcotic substances, 550 psychotropic pills, two weapons, ammunition, and cash from 16 men in Kuwait. The accused, belonging to different nationalities, were arrested by Kuwait’s General Administration for Narcotics Control. The have been charged in 13 cases. The Kuwaiti authority arrested and questioned the men who had the illegal substances in their possession. They revealed that they possessed the narcotics with the intention of trafficking the said items. The General Directorate of Security Relations and Media has reassured residents, saying that they are on the lookout for those dealing with narcotics and have asked…
The UAE has been rated the world’s second most stable country economically on the back of entrepreneurship opportunities, easy access to capital, availability of skilled labour force, agility to adapt, competitiveness and strong trade among, others, a new study said. According to the US News & World Reports, the UAE also boasts per capita gross domestic product on par with those of top Western European nations as well as the most competitive economy in the Arab world. The UAE has a total GDP of $508 billion (Dh1.86 trillion) and a per capita income of $87,729. The second largest economy in…
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and her family have reportedly received threats for showing support to the people of Palestine. The half-Palestinian model, 28, has been vocal about her support for the state in recent days on social media amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to TMZ, Gigi and her family, including supermodel sister Bella, 27, brother Anwar, 24, and parents Yolanda and Mohamed, have all had to change their phone numbers due to threats. The publication reported that the family received threats via email, social media, and their phones after their numbers were reportedly leaked online. Gigi, whose father is Palestinian,…
We have all had to recalibrate our lives in the past couple of months, and WFH has brought us many benefits along with the usual challenges. Although Dubai has begun to reopen responsibly, the culture of working from home seems like it’s here to stay for the longer haul. Organisations like Twitter have announced a permanent remote-work policy and Salesforce is allowing their staff to work from home for the rest of the year. Every organisation has different requirements but there’s no time like the present to invest in and create a suitable home office – for now and the…
Martina Navratilova thinks Steve Simon is unlikely to survive as WTA chief after the calamitous Tour Finals and thinks it is time to have another woman in charge of the elite professional circuit. Simon has been chairman and chief executive of the WTA for eight years but has come under increasing fire from players recently, not least over the decision to stage the Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. “Maybe it’s time for new leadership,” 18-times Grand Slam singles champion Navratilova told broadcaster Amazon Prime. “For me personally, this being a woman’s association and being involved for such…
There’s no better time to take advantage of iPad deals than on Black Friday, as the discounts are the largest that they could be from the various retailers. Whether you’re on a tight budget and are hoping to get the entry-level 10.2-inch Apple iPad for even cheaper than usual, or you’re planning to make a huge investment on the powerful Apple iPad Pro, you won’t be disappointed by this year’s Black Friday deals. So that you can complete your purchase before stocks run out, we’ve rounded up the top offers that are available for the shopping holiday — if you…
It’s business as usual for many UAE motorists and residents on Friday despite the downpour that lashed the country overnight till morning. The government on Thursday advised private companies to implement flexible work patterns and ensure employees’ safety as unstable weather conditions were expected to continue. Those who did have to drive out encountered traffic snarls, while pedestrians — with and without umbrellas — walked and crossed rain-drenched streets. In the middle of it all, workers and cleaners pulled on their boots and heeded the call of duty. Here’s how the morning went for residents in Dubai and Sharjah: This…
Authorities in Kuwait have arrested two people for running an alcohol factory and attempting to sell counterfeit wine. The General Department of Criminal Investigation arrested the Asians who were being monitored for running a factory for local and counterfeit branded wines. Investigations revealed that they were running two sites, one for manufacturing the liquor and the other for storing it. The two criminals were arrested and all their manufacturing tools seized. These consisted of a press as well as glass bottles ready for filling, in addition to 1,500 bottles already filled and ready for sale. Barrels filled with various types…